46 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027 or sooner

  • Closing date

    21 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    6 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M3 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspirational, dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in a vibrant school community?

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Year 5 Teacher to join our welcoming team. This is a full time, permanent position.

You will work closely within our collaborative Year 5/6 Phase, partnering alongside a passionate, highly experienced team of two teachers and three dedicated support staff members.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a practitioner who:

  • Inspires Curiosity: Delivers engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons.

  • Collaborates Effectively: Works seamlessly with phase colleagues and support staff to plan, assess, and innovate across Years 5 and 6.

  • Knows the Curriculum: Possesses strong upper Key Stage 2 curriculum knowledge and high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour.

  • Nurtures Every Child: Has a child-centred approach that builds pupil confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.

The interview date will be during the week commencing 28th September 2026

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Penryn Primary Academy?

  • A Supportive Phase Team: Work alongside experienced colleagues who share resources, ideas, and a strong sense of camaraderie.

  • Professional Growth: Access continuous, tailored professional development and opportunities for career progression within the academyand wider trust.

  • Engaged Community: Teach wonderful, curious children supported by welcoming families and a caring school culture.

We welcome visits to our school! If you would like to visit us, please contact the office via email: hello@penrynprimary.org

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Penryn Primary Academy

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
349 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Penryn Primary Academy website
Email address
jobs@aspireacademytrust.org
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Arranging a visit to Penryn Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@aspireacademytrust.org.

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